This is the second time Chris and I have visited one of our favorite cities and we couldn’t be happier soaking up the buzz of city life. Last night we had the honor of photographing Emmita and Marcos’ wedding. And tonight we have just gotten back from an amazing meal of Spanish paella along the harbor with some of Emmita’s amazing friends from college that we had gotten to know over the last few days.  I had a chance to peek at some of the images from the wedding yesterday and had to share these two.

A sweet little detail, Sara sewed one of her dad’s monogrammed shirt panels inside her dress.

I loved this moment. Once Sara walked down the aisle, her mother joined them to give her away. And during the ministers prayer, they gave each other a tender and acknowledging hug.

The groom’s dad and his buddies playing some of their originals couldn’t have been a better treat for everyone.

You can watch their slideshow here:

www.jennydemarco.com/slideshow/sara-travis

Credits:

Second Photographer – Trish Finfer

Coordinator – Liv By Design

Florist -David Kurio Designs

Cake Artist -Simon Lee Bakery

Ceremony Venue – Riverbene Church Smith Family Chapel

Reception Venue – Austin Country Club

Catering – Austin Country Club

Band – Professor D

Dress – Monique Lhuillier

Sara and David’s wedding was just such a joy to photograph. I had gotten to know Sara, her sister and one ultra fab bridesmaids, Alexia before the wedding and it was like I was amongst some great girlfriends on the actual wedding day. I really enjoy not only getting to know my super kind and lovely clients, but their friends and family too!  David was such a gentleman and sweetheart and Sara, the classiest and sweetest bride ever! Here are just a few of my favorite images from the day…

One of my favorite moments was when Sara and her dad were practicing their father daughter dance before she got into her dress.

She rode over to the church to have her first look in this gorgeous vintage cadillac!

And, since Sara didn’t have a bridal portrait time, she carved out a big chunk of time to take some really incredible images on the wedding day. She was an absolute vision! And that dress was so incredible

Sara was reluctant to do a first look. But I promised her, all my client’s who have been hesitant are ALWAYS glad they did it afterwards. Not one has regretted taking the time to have a private moment together.

And…she had the chicest DIY details around. Such incredible style.

If you want to watch their slideshow here:

And a few words from the Bride and Groom:

• Q. Bride: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. Besides marrying David and seeing all of our friends and family- I had so much fun getting ready with my bridesmaids and hanging out on the balcony of the mansion.
• Q. Groom: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. turning around at first look to see sara for the first time – she looked amazing
• Q. Bride: What advice would you give future brides?

  A. Do a first look! I was against it at first, but it made things so much more personal. We read vows/letters we wrote to each other during our first look so we were much more at ease during the actual ceremony.
• Q. Groom: What advice would you give to future grooms?

  A. make sure you take in every moment during the day
• Q. Where did you go on your honeymoon

  A. Playa Mujeres, Mexico
• Q. Who was your dress designer

  A. Jim Hjelm
• Q. Shoe designer?

  A. Badgley Mischka
• Q. What was the song to your first dance?

  A. Crazy Love by Van Morrison (sang by Radiostar)

Ceremony: Central Christian Church

Reception: Mansion at Judge’s Hill

Also, Jessica and Ryan got hitch at a pretty damn cool photography studio out in the hill country, called the Studio at Fischer.  This was the venues first wedding and it was really quite an amazing space. In addition, this bride was lucky enough to have one of the most incredible design talents here in Austin as her sister (Olivia Sharratt from Liv by Design). Kinda lucky to have a wedding planner in the family.  And, for me, this wedding was a breath of fresh air. Its was modern, edgy and indoors with not a single mason jar to be found. Which is such a stark contrast to the vintage, rustic chic weddings that are all the rage right now. Don’t get me wrong, I love those too, but it was nice to see something different. Especially because that is not every brides style, like this city girl who lived out in L.A. for a little while.

This is one of my favorite photos!

Check out these two giving each other the ‘eye’ during their ceremony…so cute!

I love their big long head table. It had such great atmosphere!

Right after Liv gave her speech, she went over to give her sis a big hug but this big table had gotten in the way. It was actually a great moment.

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Oh, and the couple preformed a tango which was awesome!

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Congrats, I am sooo happy for you both!

• Q. Bride: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. Seeing and spending alone time with Ryan before the ceremony for our first look photos was the most memorable moment. I loved sitting at our amazing head table with all of our friends too!
• Q. Groom: What is your favorite memory of the day?

  A. Seeing Jess for the first time during our “first look” photos and hanging with the boys right before we walked out for the ceremony.
• Q. Bride: What advice would you give future brides?

  A. Relax, have FUN and be present in the moment!! The day will not go 100% as planned but it will all work out for the best so just relax and enjoy your special day.
• Q. Groom: What advice would you give to future grooms?

  A. Hold on to the rings! My best man lost Jessica’s wedding band which was later found but definitely a not-so-fun scare.

A Special Thanks to Jessica and Ryan’s great wedding team:

Venue: The Studio At Fischer

Event Coordinator: Liv By Design

Florist: Floral Renaissance

Wedding Cake: Simon Lee

And a big thanks to Trish and Elissa for shooting with me!